Have you ever wondered how you became the person you are—the “you that is you?” Self-identity examines how we grow to become both individualized and like others in our social environments.

Our character traits, beliefs, and values are an important part of who we are. We also have characteristic thinking styles—sometimes flexible and sometimes rigid.

The posts on this topic will give you a science-based perspective on how character traits, personal beliefs, and cognitive styles evolve to be unique to you as an individual while being embedded in the commonalities of your culture.